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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMamdani does not endorse Hochul but
here is the thing... Mamdani won a Democratic primary, whereas Hochul has not yet run in a Democratic primary.
That he isn't endorsing yet and focusing on his election (and not the election of Gov. Hochul's in a year) seems perfectly reasonable to me.
It isn't a double standard. We support Democrats, and Democrats support the winners of Democratic primaries... ... ...?
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Mamdani does not endorse Hochul but (Original Post)
mr715
Sep 2025
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(85,349 posts)1. How many primaries have you won?
mr715
(4,145 posts)2. How is my electoral experience germane?
Had competition for union elections, but I wouldn't consider that a primary.
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(85,349 posts)3. You said Democrats are people that win in Democratic primaries
That doesnt leave many Democrats.
mr715
(4,145 posts)4. Ah! Apologies!
Democrats support Democrats that win Democratic primaries.
I'll edit.